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The City of Tucson's Public Safety Communications Department this week (April 14-19) will be celebrating the telecommunicators who dedicate their lives to safeguarding the public, as well as honoring the fire and police personnel who respond to calls for service. This celebration is part of a week-long annual event that was established to honor public safety telecommunications personnel by way of various celebration and appreciation measures.

The next quarterly meeting of the United Community Advisory Board (UCAB) is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, at 5:45 p.m. at the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, 101 W. Irvington Road. UCAB hosts meetings regarding the Tucson International Airport Area EPA Superfund Site/Tucson Airport Remediation Project (TARP) and the City of Tucson’s efforts and commitment to provide clean and safe water to the community.

Each year, the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission (TPCHC) recognizes individuals, firms, groups, and/or organizations that have demonstrated their interest in or contribution to the preservation, conservation, or interpretation of local history, architecture, or historic preservation in Tucson or Pima County.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced this week that it plans to open a new operations center in the Downtown Tucson area to better support its growing student body across the country.

The center, which will open early next year, will house academic advisers, student financial services staff, admissions, and IT support. SNHU says it will hire approximately 100 people initially, eventually planning to employ up to 350 new staff members in Tucson by 2021.

The Tucson Parks and Recreation department presents the 20th annual EGGstravaganza tomorrow, April 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Mansfield Park, 2000 N. Fourth Ave. The free, community event is about having family fun. The all-ages party is expected to attract more than 2,000 Tucson youth.

Visit Downtown Tucson tomorrow, April 13, and enjoy live music, street performers, restaurants, and street vendors. Events during the day include Living History Days at the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, SAHBA Home & Patio Show at the Tucson Convention Center, Arizona International Film Festival at the Screening Room, and Family Brain Boost at Children's Museum Tucson. Some events are free, while some require tickets or admission fees.

Tucson Parks and Recreation is seeking sports recreation workers to help with summer track and field programs, road races, and specialized summer events. This seasonal position is an opportunity to gain experience for a first job, and no previous experience is required.

Job duties include writing scores on a tracking sheet and assisting with event setup.

Applications are due by April 28. Oral board interviews will be held during the week of May 5.

On Monday, April 15, 2019, at about 5 a.m. westbound traffic on Congress Street, between Silverbell Road and Grande Avenue, will be shifted to the north side of the roadway so crews can begin milling the asphalt and subgrade on the south side of the roadway. Following the traffic shift, Silverbell Road at Congress Street will be closed to all eastbound travel. Eastbound Congress Street travel must detour at St. Mary’s Road. Westbound travel will maintain through access from Congress Street to Silverbell Road.

On Thursday, April 11, 2019, Ninth Street from Fourth Avenue to Hoff Avenue will be closed to vehicular travel from approximately 9 a.m. to noon to allow for the installation of a speed hump just east of Fourth Avenue.

A second speed hump will be installed on Ninth Street just east of Bean Avenue from approximately 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Crews will return on Friday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon to complete the project. During this work, travel will be restricted to one lane on Ninth Street at the work zone, with a flagger directing traffic.

City of Tucson Water, Environmental & General Services, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Fire, and Police departments will be among more than 300 exhibitors at the 2019 SAHBA Home & Patio Show, April 12-14, at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. The City displays will be located in Aisle 1100.

Staff will have information on the variety of services offered to residents and businesses in Tucson city limits. Learn how you can get involved and stay informed.

The Tucson Roadrunners are sponsoring free streetcar rides on Friday, April 12, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Saturday) for all passengers. The Roadrunners will square off against the San Diego Gulls on Friday at 7:05 p.m. at the Tucson Arena.